Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT Check

MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Check any Sprinter by registration number below.

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74.7%

Avg Pass Rate

-10.4%

vs Mercedes-Benz Avg

Year Ranges

Average

Reliability

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter has an average MOT pass rate of 74.7%, which is 10.4 percentage points below the Mercedes-Benz brand average of 85.2%. This is a reasonable result that reflects typical UK reliability standards. Regular servicing and addressing advisories promptly will help keep your Sprinter on the road.

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fails its MOT are the strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired, a headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of led, vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced. If you are preparing your Sprinter for its MOT, checking these areas first could save you a retest fee. Our detailed fault analysis includes estimated repair costs for each failure type.

Before buying a used Mercedes-Benz Sprinter, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter performs at MOT across different model years.

2022

Based on 227 vehicles

96.0%Excellent

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

0.7%

Retest Rate

5.4%

Mileage at 3yr

88k mi

2021

Based on 786 vehicles

87.8%Excellent

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.1%

Retest Rate

13.7%

Mileage at 3yr

85k mi

2020

Based on 2,374 vehicles

89.1%Excellent

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

10.6%

Mileage at 3yr

81k mi

Mileage at 5yr

124k mi

2019

Based on 2,981 vehicles

88.8%Excellent

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.8%

Retest Rate

12.3%

Mileage at 3yr

79k mi

Mileage at 5yr

151k mi

2018

Based on 3,017 vehicles

87.7%Excellent

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.0%

Retest Rate

14.2%

Mileage at 5yr

142k mi

2017

Based on 3,567 vehicles

88.2%Excellent

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

1.9%

Retest Rate

11.3%

Mileage at 5yr

138k mi

2016

Based on 3,159 vehicles

80.8%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.0%

Retest Rate

19.7%

2015

Based on 4,065 vehicles

81.5%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.8%

Retest Rate

18.4%

Mileage at 10yr

323k mi

2014

Based on 3,735 vehicles

78.0%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.0%

Retest Rate

21.9%

Mileage at 10yr

224k mi

2013

Based on 3,140 vehicles

78.0%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.6%

Retest Rate

20.3%

Mileage at 10yr

241k mi

2012

Based on 2,973 vehicles

72.0%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

26.2%

Mileage at 10yr

215k mi

2011

Based on 2,741 vehicles

76.0%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.3%

Retest Rate

20.0%

2010

Based on 2,725 vehicles

74.2%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

21.8%

2009

Based on 2,208 vehicles

75.5%Good

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

23.3%

2008

Based on 2,881 vehicles

72.0%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.2%

Retest Rate

24.7%

2007

Based on 2,714 vehicles

71.2%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.6%

Retest Rate

23.4%

2006

Based on 2,297 vehicles

69.8%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

24.5%

2005

Based on 2,314 vehicles

68.6%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

25.1%

2004

Based on 2,483 vehicles

67.1%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.0%

Retest Rate

26.5%

2003

Based on 2,283 vehicles

68.4%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

6.3%

Retest Rate

20.3%

2002

Based on 2,146 vehicles

66.0%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.7%

Retest Rate

26.6%

2001

Based on 1,607 vehicles

71.5%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.2%

Retest Rate

18.9%

2000

Based on 948 vehicles

66.8%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.4%

Retest Rate

22.3%

1999

Based on 735 vehicles

67.1%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

3.8%

Retest Rate

22.4%

1998

Based on 829 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

5.3%

Retest Rate

25.0%

1997

Based on 518 vehicles

66.2%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.7%

Retest Rate

26.6%

1996

Based on 218 vehicles

67.4%Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

2.5%

Retest Rate

23.5%

1995

Based on 34 vehicles

64.7%Below Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

14.3%

Retest Rate

38.1%

1993

Based on 32 vehicles

62.5%Below Average

Mercedes-Benz average: 85.2%

Dangerous Defects

4.8%

Retest Rate

14.3%

Top MOT Failures — Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

The most common reasons a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter fails its MOT, aggregated across all year ranges.

The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired

5.4%

A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED

4.0%

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced

3.9%

Stop lamp missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning

3.9%

Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc

3.7%

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Common Faults & Repair Costs

Where Failures Occur

The areas of the vehicle most commonly flagged during MOT inspections.

Front Nearside

1.8%

Front Offside

1.8%

Rear

1.8%

Other Mercedes-Benz Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mercedes-Benz models.

Mercedes-Benz E

83.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz AMG GLA 45 S 4MATIC+ Auto

92.7% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz V

85.8% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLA 180 AMG Line Edition

91.3% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz GLC 300 AMG Line PREM De 4M A

94.5% pass rate

Mercedes-Benz V250

84.6% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The average MOT pass rate for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is 74.7% compared to the Mercedes-Benz average of 85.2%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.

What are the most common MOT failures on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

The most common MOT failures on the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter are: The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired (5.4%), A headlamp or light source missing, inoperative or more than ½ not functioning in the case of LED (4.0%), Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is seriously reduced (3.9%). These are the components most likely to cause an MOT failure.

Is the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter reliable?

With an average MOT pass rate of 74.7%, the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is rated as "Average" for reliability. This is around average — regular maintenance is recommended to avoid common failure points.

How do I check the MOT history of a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.

What mileage should I expect on a Mercedes-Benz Sprinter?

Typical mileage for the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: 87,942 miles at 3 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Sprinter to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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